Python Developer – Web, API and React.js

Zodiac Solutions, Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Solutions, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Python Developer focused on web development and API engineering.

You will build scalable, secure, high-performance software and collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, DevOps, and business stakeholders. The role covers design, development, testing, deployment, integration, and production support, including building RESTful APIs with Django, Flask, or FastAPI, implementing authentication with OAuth/JWT/API

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python backend development and modern web frameworks.
• Experience building RESTful APIs with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORM tools.
• Proficient in API security, authentication, and documentation.
• Ability to write automated tests and participate in code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications and APIs.
• Design scalable, secure backend services and data models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Implement testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

REST

HTTP

JSON

Tools

React.js workflows

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQLAlchemy

Redis

MongoDB

Git

Docker

OpenAPI

Swagger

OWASP

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title : Python Developer – Web , API and React.js

Job type : W2 only

Interview Mode – Final round is In -Person

No Sponsorship

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in web development and API engineering.

The ideal candidate will build scalable, secure, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders.

This role covers software design, development, testing, deployment, integration, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Python, Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Design, build, document, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs.
• Integrate third-party services, external platforms, payment systems, and business applications.
• Create reusable backend services, modular components, and efficient application workflows.
• Implement API authentication using OAuth, JWT, API keys, or similar technologies.
• Define API schemas, request validation, response formats, versioning, and error handling.
• Develop background jobs and asynchronous workflows using Celery, asyncio, or equivalent tools.
• Write clean, efficient, secure, testable, and maintainable Python code.
• Create automated tests using pytest, unittest, and API testing frameworks.
• Perform code reviews and promote strong software engineering standards.
• Investigate defects, troubleshoot production issues, and implement long-term solutions.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, scalability, and response times.
• Document technical designs, API specifications, system processes, and deployment procedures.

Technical Requirements

• Strong professional experience with Python and backend software development.
• Hands-on experience with Django, Flask, FastAPI, or comparable web frameworks.
• Experience with popular React.js workflows such as Redux or Context API
• Strong understanding of REST, HTTP, JSON, XML, and web communication standards.
• Experience designing secure, versioned, documented, and backward-compatible APIs.
• Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, query optimization, and migrations.
• Experience using Django ORM, SQLAlchemy, or other object-relational mapping tools.
• Familiarity with Redis, MongoDB, or other NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience with Git, branching strategies, pull requests, and collaborative development.
• Knowledge of Docker, containerized applications, and Linux-based environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD, automated deployments, and continuous integration pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of OAuth, JWT, encryption, access control, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI, Swagger, API gateways, rate limiting, and monitoring.
• Understanding of OWASP security principles and common web vulnerabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, serverless systems, or distributed architectures.
• Knowledge of RabbitMQ, Kafka, event-driven systems, or message-based communication.
• Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, real-time systems, or asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with Terraform, infrastructure as code, logging, and observability platforms.

Skills and Benefits

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and project management skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• We offer competitive compensation, flexible work options, professional development, and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.